Martin, Dean, 1917-1995.
Variant namesBorn Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio, June 17, 1917; worked various odd jobs including amateur boxer; started his career singing at Steubenville night spots; first used the name Dean Martin while singing with the Sammy Watkins Band in Cleveland (ca. 1941); partnered with Jerry Lewis (1946-56) as the straight half of one of America's most successful comedy teams of the 1940s and 50s; he remained a popular solo entertainer with song recordings, TV specials, his own long-running TV variety program (1965-74), and several motion picture roles; was a member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack" (early 1960s); died Dec. 25, 1995, in Beverly Hills, CA.
From the description of Collection of song arrangements, 196--197- (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 41609531
Biography
Born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio, June 17, 1917; worked various odd jobs including amateur boxer; started his career singing at Steubenville night spots; first used the name Dean Martin while singing with the Sammy Watkins Band in Cleveland (ca. 1941); partnered with Jerry Lewis (1946-56) as the straight half of one of America's most successful comedy teams of the 1940s and 50s; he remained a popular solo entertainer with song recordings, TV specials, his own long-running TV variety program (1965-74), and several motion picture roles; was a member of Frank Sinatra's "Rat Pack" (early 1960s); died Dec. 25, 1995, in Beverly Hills, CA.
From the guide to the Dean Martin Collection, 1960s-1970s, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Performing Arts Special Collections)
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associatedWith | Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989 | person |
correspondedWith | Blaine, Vivian, 1921-1995. | person |
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associatedWith | Bracco, Francis Paul. | person |
associatedWith | Friars Club (New York, N.Y.) | corporateBody |
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associatedWith | Ochs, Michael, 1943- | person |
associatedWith | Sands Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.). Advertising and Promotion Dept. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Sheldon, Sidney. | person |
associatedWith | Simmons, Ed (Edward L.) | person |
associatedWith | Thayer, John Eldon, 1899-1980 | person |
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Birth 1917-06-07
Death 1995-12-25
Americans
English